SSC Stenographer 2024 PYQ — Question 177

SSC Stenographer - 11/12/2024 (12:30 PM to 2:30 PM) • Reasoning • Q177

If + means ×, × means −, − means ÷, and ÷ means +, what will be the value of the given expression?

15 − 3 ÷ 25 × 7 + 3

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. 9.

Given: 15 − 3 ÷ 25 × 7 + 3

If + means ×, × means −, − means ÷, and ÷ means +, then

= 15 ÷ 3 + 25 − 7 × 3

= 5 + 25 − 7 × 3

= 5 + 25 − 21

= 30 − 21

= 9